CELERIAC OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY 121 



Final planting takes place about the end of May, in 

 the open air or in open beds, the plants being 12 to 

 14 in. apart and " angled " (i.e. planted quincuncially) 

 in the rows. Sometimes they are grown between 

 Lettuces or Cauliflowers, but this is not advisable. A 

 succession may be kept up by making a second sowing 

 in May, and planting out in due course after the 

 seedlings have been pricked out twice, as already 

 mentioned. 



During growth weeds should be kept down by the 

 hoe, and when the plants are about half-grown copious 

 waterings may be given, especially during dry seasons. 



To hasten the swelling of the stem in autumn, the 

 lower leaves are removed as soon as they begin to look 

 yellowish. When mature, the swollen stems freed 

 from leaves and roots may be stored in dry, airy 

 cellars, etc., where they will be free from frost. 



Celeriac is now becoming better known in England, 

 and it deserves attention on the part of market growers. 



CHICORY, BARBE DE CAPUCIN, AND 

 WITLOOF 



Under these names, plants of Cichorium Intybus are 

 largely grown for salading. To raise the plants, seeds 

 may be sown in shallow drills in the open air in March 

 or April, and if the green leaves only are used for 

 salads, the seedlings need not be thinned out. The 

 leaves are cut off close to the ground several times 

 during the year when required. 



When " Barbe de Capucin " is wanted, seeds are 

 sown in the same way and at the same time. The 

 seedlings, however, are thinned out about 6 in. apart. 



